Yes, but not as it is usually made. Ghee works with PCOS once you change how it is put together. No carbohydrate at all, but very energy dense - portion is everything. One to two teaspoons a day, measured not poured.
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| Glycemic index | Not applicable — little or no available carbohydrate |
|---|---|
| Typical serving | 1 tsp |
Daily is fine if you make the changes above. Eaten the standard way — without added protein or fibre — every day, it is likely to work against you.
Ghee contains little or no available carbohydrate, so glycemic index does not really apply to it and it has minimal direct effect on blood glucose. What matters here is the rest of the meal it is part of.
One to two teaspoons a day, measured not poured. As a general rule, adding protein — curd, eggs, sprouts, paneer or nuts — to any carbohydrate meaningfully lowers the glucose response of the whole meal.
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This is general dietary information, not medical advice. PCOS presents differently in different women, and if you are on metformin, inositol, hormonal contraceptives or fertility treatment, discuss dietary changes with your doctor or dietitian. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, some foods discussed on this site — therapeutic doses of fenugreek and bitter gourd, and raw sprouts — carry specific cautions in pregnancy; check with your doctor before adding them.
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